Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Arc-Rated (AR) Clothing. The guidance reinforces ... Lack of awareness is a major contributing factor to arc-flash incidents. OSHA’s update stresses ...

OSHA’s first major update on arc flash safety in nearly two decades emphasizes the need for task-based PPE to address critical ... including Arc Rated clothing and flame-resistant undergarments.

In the electrical trade, the risks are not only highly consequential but can also come in an instant. Arc flash incidents, which occur when an electrical current deviates from its intended path and ...

arc-induced flash burns, arc discharges to a victim at ground potential, or flame burns from ignited materials or clothing. 1 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported a ...